Before I Die by Jenny Downham2008 Best Book for Young Adult
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Tessa a sixteen year old girl dying from Leukemia creates a list of things she wants to do before she dies. Her best friend Zoey helps her fulfill her list because she realizes that Tessa does not have to worry about consequences. The first thing on Tessa’s list is to have sex. She ends up having sex with a stranger only to find that she did not enjoy that experience. She then falls in love with Adam. She has sex with him and finds love and warmth from him. With many mixed emotions, Tessa feels angry at the fact that Zoey and Adam will live a life that she will never get to live. Tessa’s body detoriates with her family by her side and was not given the chance to accomplish all her goals written in her list.
Tessa a sixteen year old girl dying from Leukemia creates a list of things she wants to do before she dies. Her best friend Zoey helps her fulfill her list because she realizes that Tessa does not have to worry about consequences. The first thing on Tessa’s list is to have sex. She ends up having sex with a stranger only to find that she did not enjoy that experience. She then falls in love with Adam. She has sex with him and finds love and warmth from him. With many mixed emotions, Tessa feels angry at the fact that Zoey and Adam will live a life that she will never get to live. Tessa’s body detoriates with her family by her side and was not given the chance to accomplish all her goals written in her list.
These pages are filled with love as well as sympathy. After reading this incredible novel you will realize to live your life to the fullest and not take anything or anyone for granted.
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